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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,495.63, 8,239.50 and 2,572.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,495.63, 8,239.50 and 2,572.34 is: 3,856.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,495.63 : 8,239.50 = 2,572.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,495.63/8,239.50 = 2,572.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,495.63x = 8,239.50 × 2,572.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,495.63x = 21,194,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,194,754.23/5,495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.66

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